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• Product Review - Carbon Gold Biochar Composts

  

  This year I have finally taken the step to go peat-free. I know some of you will sigh and wonder what has taken me so long. I completely understand that this... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• A Visit to Serge Hill and The Barn Garden

  

  The Garden Media Guild very kindly recently organised a trip to visit two gardens across the road from each other: Serge Hill is the garden of Kate Stuart... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Questions: Craig Sams, Founder of Carbon Gold Biochar

  Like many gardeners I am very aware that continuing to use peat based products in our gardens is not sustainable and that we have to find other mediums that wil... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review: Cobra Airmow 51 80V Cordless Lawnmower

  

  I have realised I have never owned a hover mower. There is no reason behind this and when I was asked if I wanted to trial this cordless hover mower from Cobra... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Rose of the Year 2022 - Its a Wonderful Life

  

  I was so lucky the other day to be invited to the launch of the Rose of the Year 2022. I was invited by Marilyn of Roses UK to go to Stockton Bury Gardens for... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Helminghall Hall - 2021 Garden Museum Literary Festival

  

  Regular readers will know that the Garden Museum Literary Festival is one of my favourite events in the year. I try my hardest not to miss it and I think I hav... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review: Sprig & Sprout Roman Herb Empire Kit

  

  I have recently come to the conclusion that I do not grow enough fresh herbs. I grow rosemary, chives and mint but that is about it; so when I was contacted b... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• A Pink Sunflower?

  

  Regularly readers may recall the year of the Accidental Watermelon where I bought some cheap seeds to grow Peperomia argyreia, the watermelon peperomia. What ... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following August 2021 - The Quince Count Commences

  Yes it is that time of year again, we are now properly starting The Quince Count 2021. Just remember that this has to be done in the voice/style of The Count... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review: Airconcentre Devola 16L Compressor Dehumidifier and 4lite WiZ...

  

  I was asked if I would like to review the Devola 16l Compressor Dehumidifier by the nice people at airconcentre. I have not paid for this product and my words... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review July 2021

  

  July has spent a lot of time being scorching hot and quite dry until it decided to end cool and rainy. This means the garden is confused and growing fast: I... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• An Afternoon at Wollerton Old Hall

  

  Remember I wrote recently about my visit to the environs of Market Drayton? Here is the second garden I visited and one that has been on my 'must visit' list... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Reviews: Folk Tales from the Garden by Donald Smith and Pure Style in the...

  

  I am rather a fan of folk stories and have a few books I have acquired over the years. The skill of storytelling and the passing down of stories through the... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2021 - A Great Day Out

  

  This week I was lucky enough to be able to visit the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. It was a hot (hot) day so it was a hat, sunblock and take lots of water sort... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Snowdon Chronicles - Via Kinder Scout

  

  My fundraising hike up Snowdon is postponed until next year due to the pandemic so nonetheless my training continues. I am raising money for the horticultural... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• A Sunny Day at the Belvoir Flower and Garden Show 2021

  

  I had a look back and the first Belvoir Flower and Garden Show was way back when in 2018 when life was so much simpler..... I have not managed to get to every... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• A Morning Enjoying the Gardens at Goldstone Hall Hotel

  

  I have always enjoyed going on garden visits, but it feels like an extra special joy as the lockdown restrictions begin to ease back. I recently spent a day... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Plant Trial - Dutch Grown Bulbs Part 2 - How They Fared

  

  Way back when in December 2020 I shared with you my review of the delivery of lots of exciting bulbs I had been sent to trial by Dutch Grown. I did not pay... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following July 2021 - Let's Go Round Again

  

  There I was in June being all excited by the plethora of quinces adorning Quince Major and Quince Minor. Unlike a bird in the bush being worth two in the... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Return of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021

  

  and then without fanfare but with much aplomb RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival straightened its shoulders, held its head high and made its covid-safe... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2021 GARDENING, HOME